Black saph 2wd, Update 14/11/2015
11-02-2009, 07:45 PM
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Nice to see another Black 2wd Sapphire getting some lovely attention. As far as rare goes i've always been told the figure 55 made in total.
Looks good mate, reminds me of my resto on here. Should be able to search it and should still be on here.
Will continue to follow.
Looks good mate, reminds me of my resto on here. Should be able to search it and should still be on here.
Will continue to follow.
12-02-2009, 05:29 PM
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Cheers guys 
Cheers yeah i was reading your resto the other night and must say it looks better than new
1 thing did your car come with leather as i was told that all the black ones did from the factory?
55 gloss black rhd 2wd is what i have been told but have also seen some people say that they were only 12 in the uk but that still makes them rare
Got the cam belt cover 2nd hand and the other new bits from phil
Cant wait to take it to a few shows this year
Think all I have left to do is get the wheels sorted and the last few bits in carbon and then thats it all done
Nice to see another Black 2wd Sapphire getting some lovely attention. As far as rare goes i've always been told the figure 55 made in total.
Looks good mate, reminds me of my resto on here. Should be able to search it and should still be on here.
Will continue to follow.
Looks good mate, reminds me of my resto on here. Should be able to search it and should still be on here.
Will continue to follow.
1 thing did your car come with leather as i was told that all the black ones did from the factory?
55 gloss black rhd 2wd is what i have been told but have also seen some people say that they were only 12 in the uk but that still makes them rare
Got the cam belt cover 2nd hand and the other new bits from phil
Cant wait to take it to a few shows this year
Think all I have left to do is get the wheels sorted and the last few bits in carbon and then thats it all done
12-02-2009, 06:23 PM
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Cheers guys
Cheers yeah i was reading your resto the other night and must say it looks better than new
1 thing did your car come with leather as i was told that all the black ones did from the factory?
55 gloss black rhd 2wd is what i have been told but have also seen some people say that they were only 12 in the uk but that still makes them rare
Got the cam belt cover 2nd hand and the other new bits from phil
Cant wait to take it to a few shows this year
Think all I have left to do is get the wheels sorted and the last few bits in carbon and then thats it all done
Cheers yeah i was reading your resto the other night and must say it looks better than new
1 thing did your car come with leather as i was told that all the black ones did from the factory?
55 gloss black rhd 2wd is what i have been told but have also seen some people say that they were only 12 in the uk but that still makes them rare
Got the cam belt cover 2nd hand and the other new bits from phil
Cant wait to take it to a few shows this year
Think all I have left to do is get the wheels sorted and the last few bits in carbon and then thats it all done
12 in the UK, that would be good to have confirmed definately. Would make ours Super rare. I've not seen many Gloss black 2wds at any of the shows i've been to with mine. Only 1 other at Ford Fair 2007.
Will be really good to see yours in the flesh at some shows this year. It'll be nice to take mine out again. Not been out since Sept 07.
13-02-2009, 05:12 PM
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Cheers guys
Yeah I know
never done = skint
Cheers Paul glad you like it
mines my only car as my missus would go mad if i had another car and the cossy sat up not being used
I will be doing santa pod in april
will need to give it a good clean will be nice to see what people think of it in the metal
would be nice to find out exactly how many there were made but dont think we ever will tbh
Yeah I know
never done = skintCheers Paul
glad you like itNo, it always had the cloth from new. As I understand it both having Gloss black paint and having leather were on the options list. Hence why there weren't many ordered in Black due to the extra costs.
12 in the UK, that would be good to have confirmed definately. Would make ours Super rare. I've not seen many Gloss black 2wds at any of the shows i've been to with mine. Only 1 other at Ford Fair 2007.
Will be really good to see yours in the flesh at some shows this year. It'll be nice to take mine out again. Not been out since Sept 07.
12 in the UK, that would be good to have confirmed definately. Would make ours Super rare. I've not seen many Gloss black 2wds at any of the shows i've been to with mine. Only 1 other at Ford Fair 2007.
Will be really good to see yours in the flesh at some shows this year. It'll be nice to take mine out again. Not been out since Sept 07.
mines my only car as my missus would go mad if i had another car and the cossy sat up not being used
I will be doing santa pod in april
will need to give it a good clean will be nice to see what people think of it in the metal
would be nice to find out exactly how many there were made but dont think we ever will tbh
22-02-2009, 05:42 PM
#295
Well all i wanted to do today was fit my poly diff mound and solid beam mounts
BUT its never that easy as I found my self a fair bit of rot in the ns rail
oh well out with the welder then
then sorted i little bit on the os
and while the beam was out i thought it best to give it a clean up and lick of paint
cleaned up the rear anti roll bar fitted new poly mounts ( just waiting for the drop links from ford)
Poly spring mounts
solid mounts all fitted
well thats it for now
I hope
BUT its never that easy as I found my self a fair bit of rot in the ns rail
oh well out with the welder thenthen sorted i little bit on the os
and while the beam was out i thought it best to give it a clean up and lick of paint
cleaned up the rear anti roll bar fitted new poly mounts ( just waiting for the drop links from ford)
Poly spring mounts
solid mounts all fitted
well thats it for now
I hope
23-02-2009, 08:50 PM
#299
cheers Rob
come and have a spin and see what you think there is deffo more grip and more noise but well worth it imho as for the brace it was made from a few bits of scrap cant be that hard to make another if you can get the tube
Cheers I am well chuffed
I get good comments from customers almost every day when it parked up at work so that sort of makes it all worth it
Cheers I am well chuffed
I get good comments from customers almost every day when it parked up at work so that sort of makes it all worth it
26-02-2009, 11:47 AM
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Very inspirational this thread. Since a kid I've always wanted a Saph Cos, and it might be time soon for me to get one.
Would love to do a resto job like this.
I'll keep my eye on this thread.
Would love to do a resto job like this.
I'll keep my eye on this thread.
20-03-2009, 09:50 PM
#307
Yeah its my own fault knew it was on its way but had to show a subaru whats what, as he was sat up my arse so gave it a boot full
didnt see him again
then got to work and it was missing its tits offbut as long as it all goes to plan tomorrow it will make it to the pod
01-06-2009, 01:49 PM
#317
well keep your eyes open as I will be in fastford soon
A huge thank you to John for the photo shoot its awesome what he can do to make an old sierra look cool
dont I know it mate
only a little update have ordered a new alcon 6 paddle from woodford garage
and have sent the spare turbo away to see whats what so should have that sorted this week then get the box out and flywheel off and re-faced. have also got a set of arp flywheel bolts on order from Matt Lewis
also have covered a few carbon bits
rear door trims
mirror switch covered
and fog light surrounds
not sure about the fog trims
and there was me thinking it was all done
< < for me then
A huge thank you to John for the photo shoot its awesome what he can do to make an old sierra look cool
only a little update have ordered a new alcon 6 paddle from woodford garage
and have sent the spare turbo away to see whats what so should have that sorted this week then get the box out and flywheel off and re-faced. have also got a set of arp flywheel bolts on order from Matt Lewis
also have covered a few carbon bits
rear door trims
mirror switch covered
and fog light surrounds
not sure about the fog trims
and there was me thinking it was all done
< < for me then
01-06-2009, 02:11 PM
#319
As i've said Matt, it'd be great to finally see it in it's own mag feature and a fitting tribute to all the hard work you've put into this awesome car... 
Getting the hang of that carbon lark aren't you?!... looking good!
Once again mate, well done!
Getting the hang of that carbon lark aren't you?!... looking good!
Once again mate, well done!
